Step 12: This step is optional

Step 13: Last step!

Go over the whole drawing again and correct mistakes and add more tones if you need. I have added a lot of 5B graphite, and made sure that the parts t...

Hi everyone :)

In this tutorial you can learn how to draw a realistic chrome rim!The tutorial consists of a video at the start where I draw the rim, and a step by step picture guide with explanation. I have also included a drawingvideo at the last step, where I draw an entire chopper bike. Remember to have fun drawing, and I will gladly comment you if you send a photo of your rim drawing (contact me via my website).

Step 1: Reference photo

I have chosen a car from the movie 2 fast 2 furious as reference picture. This rim is very
detailed and quite shiny, so it's a good picture to draw. The photo that I found was not too big,
so I made the drawing a bit lager. That's why I have written the numbers on the drawing in the
next step, and then you can check if you have the size and geometrics worked out right :)

Step 2: Outline part one

Now we are going to make some basic outlines, these are easy to make if you use the
same measures as me.

Step 3: Outline part two

Ok, now this part is harder. Try to copy my work, it can be quite hard but you could try to
make a cross with your ruler, and then use these lines as guidelines. Do not move on
to the next step until you have the same outlines as me, or else the rim will not look
geometric. This is only for practice, so don't be afraid of copying my work ;)

Without being very good at art to begin with, these instructions don't help. Being the mediocre artist wanna-be that I am, this helps me none at all. However an experienced artist may find this very useful. 4 *

Dang. Usually I don't like Metacafe, but you deserve props for this one. It makes me ashamed to call what I do 'Art' (for which I'm hoping to post some instructables soon) I totally understand how long it takes to finish a work, too. You could start on a drawing, then when you're almost done with just the most basic line art, an hour is gone. Great job.

You're just amazing buddy. Didn't know you still did stuff here. :D I love how you create the lighting effects. They are absolutely amazing, its what brings the drawing to life. Ive been drawing alot more and taking some of your advice, but still got a long way to go until im close to your skill level. But i recently did draw a graffiti/calligraphy piece for this girl, it was good stuff :D Do you do any other art styles?

Hi cry_wolf! nice to talk to you again :) Yes I'm still around hehe. thanks for the compliments buddy. I do a lot of different styles, acrylic painting and even some digital 3d work! but it's traditional art and realism that i master the best. it takes forever to just understand how to use a 3d program!